Brocade Communications Systems Network Advisor 12.3.0, User Manual

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Configuration file management
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Backup Type — The type of backup used to obtain the configuration files from the device.
Backup options include the following types:
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Discovery — The discovery backup is obtained after the discovery process.
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Event Triggered — Occurs when a trap is generated by the device during a
configuration change.
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Manual — Occurs when you launch the Save Switch Configuration dialog box and save
the switch configuration manually.
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Scheduled — Occurs when backup is obtained at the scheduled time.
2. Select the configuration you want to restore, and click Restore.
The configuration is downloaded to the device. If necessary, the restoration process prompts
you to disable and reboot the device before the configuration begins. This lets you determine
whether the configuration backup should be performed immediately or at a later time.
If you confirm the restoration, the entire configuration is restored; you cannot perform selective
download for specific configuration sections.
You can also perform the following functions from the Configuration File Manager dialog box:
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“Comparing switch configurations” on page 488
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“Viewing configuration file content” on page 484
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“Deleting a configuration” on page 486
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“Exporting a configuration” on page 487
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“Importing a configuration” on page 487
Viewing configuration file content
NOTE
This feature requires a Trial or Licensed version.
You can view switch configuration file content in a text file.
1. Right-click a device in the Product List or the Connectivity Map, and select Configuration File >
Configuration File Manager.
The Configuration File Manager dialog box displays.
2. Click the Switch Configurations tab.
The selected product in the Connectivity Map or the Product List is marked as default, or you
can select the switch or fabric from the device tree.
3. Select a file in the Configurations table.
4. Click View.
The configuration details display, Details include the backed-up switch, including boot
parameters, licensing information, and configuration information. If you want to save the
contents as a text file, click Copy to Clipboard, paste the copy into a text editor (such as
Notepad), and save the file.